NYT Dictionary

YONIC

/ˈjoʊnɪk/
AdjectiveYON-icyon-ic · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

In the shape of a vulva (yoni).

Etymology

Origin: Sanskrit

From yoni + -ic, from Sanskrit योनि (yoni).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vulvarvulvic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026.

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